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The Citizen, 1991-04-24, Page 2Going, going, gone The Maitland Conservation Foundation held its annual fundraising banquet and auction last Friday night in Brussels. Auctioneer Doug Gilmore of Listowel helped to raise $5,500 during the live auction. Other proceeds were earned through a silent auction and raffles. With Mr. Gilmore is Ken Westman General Manager of Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Funds raised by MCF are used primarily for the improvements and operation of the Wawanosh Conservation Centre. Legion Darters win Challenge ’91 BY SANDRA JOSLING Congratulations to the Brussels Legion mixed dart players for defending the trophy and winning “Challenge *91”. The Brussels players finished with a 23-9 lead over the Hotel players. The Legion would like to express their thanks to June Warwick and Gerry White for hosting a very enjoyable even­ ing. The Legion will take good care of the tophy until "Challenge *92” when we meet again. At the general meeting on April 15 *a motion was passed to donate from the Nevada Account $50 to the Cancer Society. A special thank you is extended to Neil Adams for raking the lawns at the Legion. Attending the District “C” Spring Convention on April 14 at Br. 234 Guelph from Brussels were Com­ rades Ross Bennett, Al Nichol, Glenn Bridge and Eric Ross. Club visits Huronview On Wednesday, April 17, Il members from the Brussels Friend­ ship Club travelled to Huronview in Clinton for their annual visit. Doris Hooper expressed thanks to Huronview for the invitation, after which "The Melodies’* from Brussels provided nostalgic music for the residents. This musical portion was inter­ OMT announces road subsidy Huron County will receive $1,012,700. in supplementary allo­ cations for municipal road projects, Ontario Transportation Minister Ed Philip and Paul Klopp MPP for Huron announced on Thursday, April 18. Mr. Klopp said that because of the size of the County and the severe weather conditions here it is essential that the local townships have sufficient funds to maintain the roads and bridges. Proper storage for municipal road equip­ ment is vital because of the demands placed on township road equipment, especially in the win­ ter. Ashfield Township will receive $118,500 for a four-bay addition to the township shed. East Wawanosh will receive $110,400 for a new grader. The Cranbrook bridge in Grey Township will be repaired. Service Officer Mel Harper will be at Brussels Legion May 21. Anyone wishing to speak with him can contact Ted Elliott prior to April 30 to book an appointment (887-6014). On Saturday, April 13 the Blue­ water and Huron dart leagues came to a close. Placing first in teams from the Bluewater league was Brussels "B”. Team members are Marg Adams, Colleen Martin, Cathy Haycock, Sharon D’Atri, Diane Engel and Judy Lappage. Placing second was the Blyth Legion. In Doubles Marg Adams and Cath Haycock finished first with Teresa Godfrey and Heather Verway of Blyth Legion second. The men’s Huron dart League doubles was won by Eric Ross and Andy Adams of Brussels. In the singles for the Bluewater league Audrey Patterson of the Brussels spersed with readings by Sarah Stephenson and Doris Hooper. Harold Steffler and Ethel Brewer lead in the sing song that followed with one of the residents being the accompanist. A list of residents having a birthday in April was read, with all joining in singing "Happy Birthday”. A delicious lunch provided by the Friendship Club was served to all present. The subsidy is $48,000. The bridge on Cone. 6 in Howick Township will be repaired and the subsidy is $90,000. McKillop Township will receive $52,000 for a carryover payment for a grader. West Wawa­ nosh Township will build a sand and salt storage structure with a subsidy of $40,000. Colborne Township will receive a subsidy of $113,700 to replace a building on Lot 4, Cone. 5/6. Goderich Township will receive a subsidy of $37,500 for a sand and salt building. The Walkerbum bridge in Hullett Township will be repaired with the subsidy of $22,500. Stephen Township will receive $124,200 for an equipment shed. Usborne Township will con­ struct a new 5-Bay garage. The subsidy is $183,100. Huron County will receive $72,800 for repairs to two structures. "C” team finished first. Congratu­ lations are extended to all Blue­ water and Huron dart league teams for making the year a successful one. On April 17 the Legion hosted euchre night. The high lady was Martha Logan; high man, Willis Knight; low lady, Doreen Rut­ ledge; low man, Ross Bennett; most lone hands for the ladies, Beryl Smith and for the men, Ross Cunningham. The next euchre night will be May 1 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Pub night at the Brussels legion is April 26. Post time is 8:30 p.m. The early bird is from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome for a night of fun. BRUSSELS LIONS CLUB BLUE JAYS DAY SUNDAY, APRIL 28/91 TICKETS: $40.00 PER PERSON GROUND LEVEL SEATS Bus leaves B.M.&G. Community Centre at 9:30 a.m. sharp Tickets available from: Max Demaray 887-6706 Brides & Homemakers can select from a good stock of new • Dinette • Livingroom ’* • Bedroom Suites SCHUETT'S FURNITURE SHOWROOMS IN MILDMAY Schuett’s will pay the GST for you on suites of furniture for this week. •COMPETITIVE PRICES *FREE DELIVERY IN A WIDE AREA MILDMAY 367-2308 Brussels People The Brussels Basket recently completed a visit to newcomers to the village, Gary and Sheila Marks, who have moved to Elm Street from Kingston. St. John’s Masonic Lodge held its annual Ladies’ Night in Ethel Hall on Saturday night, to honour the widows and spouses of mem­ bers past and present. Area youngsters provided the musical entertainment after a deli­ cious meal served by the Institute Ladies of Ethel. Ashley Gropp sang two selections accompanied on piano by her sister Nicki. Nicki then played several selections, including her Grade 6 examination pieces. Younger brother Joshua also play­ ed two pieces on the piano. All three Brussels youngsters are stu­ dents of Mrs. Winona Martin, who was in the audience. Manivan and Suvany Larprom delighted everyone with their beau­ tiful interpretation of three songs. The first, “Carry the Light” was an inspirational piece, which was then followed by the popular “The Rose” and a gospel selection. Manivan accompanied on piano. The final performance of the night was a guitar duet by sisters Priska and Sibylle Menzie. They provided an upbeat ending to the entertainment with their rendition Euchre The last euchre party sponsored by Morningstar Rebekah Lodge and Western Star Lodge I.O.O.F. took place in the Lodge room at 8 p.m., April 15. There were six tables in play. Winners were: high lady, Mar­ garet Ritchie; low lady, Muriel Whitfield; high man, Jim Smith; low man. Bill Craig. There were four lucky tallies. Winners were Annie Thynne, George Inglis, Annie Williamson and Freda D’Arcey. The April birthday prize went to Betty Mc­ Donald. of several popular songs. Betty Graber, Gert Kellington and Joan Bernard attended the London Conference of United Church Women in Sault Ste. Marie. The trip began on Sunday, April 7, when three busloads of U.C.W. members left from Belgrave. When they arrived at Sault Ste. Marie they were billetted out to homes. The group attended meetings and the conference on Monday and Tuesday. There were 225 register­ ed delegates. 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